Dentistry – Orthodontics – Including extra-oral force transmitting means
Patent
1988-11-28
1991-01-29
Stone, Cary E.
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Including extra-oral force transmitting means
A61C 300
Patent
active
049882910
ABSTRACT:
An orthdontic/facial orthopedic appliance for use in applying a pulling force to select teeth, the associated arch, and or jaw component(s) for moving/modifying and positioning the same. The appliance includes a frame supported primarily on the forward cranial portions of the patient's head and shaped to outline the area of the patient's face lateral to the forehead, eyes, nose and mouth, doe not apply force to the temporo-mandibular joint and is stationary against the face during lower jaw movement. The pulling force is in the form of elastic elements connected at one end to a member fixed to the frame and extending therefrom in a manner to be forward of the patient's mouth when the appliance is in a position of use, and at the other end thereof to selected teeth of the patient such that the pulling force pulls the selected teeth, associated arch, and/or upper jaw component(s) in a direction toward the frame. A strap portion adapted to connect to the frame and to be worn around the head is provided to enhance support and stability of the appliance to the head.
A method of straightening teeth and the associated arch using the orthodontic/facial orthopedic appliance is also described herein.
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Great Lakes Orthodontic Laboratories, Inc. brochure, May 1984.
Bean Jr. Edwin T.
Great Lakes Orthodontics Ltd.
Linihan Martin G.
Stone Cary E.
Thompson John C.
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